Stereo Image Flashcards
Where to pan Lead Vocals
Middle
Where to pan Kick and Snare
Middle
Where to pan Bass
Middle
Where to pan Pads
Sides
Where to pan Strings
Sides
Where to pan Hi Hats
Sides
Where to pan Shakers
Sides
Where to pan Chords
Sides
Where to pan Background Vocals
Sides
How does EQ affect the stereo image
- Brighter (more top frequencies) = Closer
- Darker (filter out top frequencies) = Further
- Low Pass = Further
- Low Volume = Further
How does Compression affect the stereo image
- High ratio = further
- Low ratio = closer
- Fast attack = further
- Slow attack = closer
How does Reverb affect the stereo image
- Longer = further
- Shorter = closer
- Hall = back
- Plate = front
How does Panning affect the stereo image
- Center = middle
- Center = closer
- Left = wide/further
- Right = wider/further
5 types of reverb
Room Plate Hall Chamber Spring
Room reverb
subtle amounts on everything
Plate reverb
metallic, fake reverbs. Used on sound you want in the front of the mix. Also help things in the front shine. Vocals, leads, and anything we want in the front.
Hall reverb
huge space, opposite of plate. Meant for sounds you want to put back in the mix. The longer the tail, the further the sound feels.
Chamber reverb
smaller space than a hall. Sound great on snares and claps.
Spring reverb
similar to plate. Often found in guitar amps. Used on things we want in the front of the mix, specifically instrumentation.
